Fire Department Management
The fire department management topic focuses on fire service leadership, from the high-level management issues facing fire chiefs to the administrative functions and budget issues that impact day-to-day operations.
City officials are planning a major renovation of Tumwater’s T2 fire station to expand space, add dorms and bays and better support fire and EMS staffing
Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours
For companies to thrive, their officers must prioritize member conduct, training discipline and career development
High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
Your job is to make sure that you have put all the pieces in place to address a mayday before, during and after the incident
The Chicopee City Council approved the new contract more than a year after negotiations were halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. News & World Report’s lineup of 100 career options takes into account job prospects, salary, stress and other factors
The Village of Minoa Fire Department has a new chief, and the mayor’s office is conducting an investigation
Addressing the musical chairs of firefighters moving departments or just throwing in the towel on the fire service altogether
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Volunteers are doing whatever it takes to fund their future
If approved by the City Council, Crowley, a 25-year veteran of the LAFD, would become the first woman to head the agency in its 135-year history
If some people are all in and others can only give the bare minimum, then it’s time to review your organization’s structure and consider a new system
“We’re at an extreme need where I need bodies on the floor,” said Ellsworth Fire Chief Scott Guillerault
Key questions to ask yourself before leaving your fire department
Moving to Marine Operations helped me stay engaged, process the day and build a fleet capable of protecting New York City
The Ground Zero operation led to advances in incident management that continue to evolve for today’s complex and extreme events
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
In Caledonia, the volume of calls for senior care facilities has gone through the roof since 2018, Fire Chief Jeffrey Henningfeld said
More than 1,000 first responders in the Los Angeles region were ill or at home quarantining this week, city officials said
Five steps to establish a solid track record, plus key legal and ethical issues to consider
As part of the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program, each municipality and fire district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000
$560 million is available for fire department hiring activities, plus recruitment and retention – a funding level not seen in over a decade
Each vehicle carries an EMT and basic life support equipment
EMS is using mandatory overtime to fill gaps and added over 100 EMTs from the department’s EMS Academy
Department leaders have created a crisis plan that allows for the closure of up to 7 engines and 3 specialty crews
From the ABCDE Method to “mind maps,” various tools can help you achieve your personal and professional goals
Reports indicate the city is experiencing a significant uptick of emergency calls amid the latest rise in new cases
Mayor John Cranley made the announcement after a request from Cincinnati FD Chief Michael A. Washington Sr.
It’s the community that suffers when board members and first responders alike don’t prioritize the public trust
Reflecting on lessons learned from my time as a battalion chief
Approximately 10% of firefighters and 16% of EMS workers have called out sick